23rd Apr, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2063
 

2063

A Victorian Gold Fob-Seal, Three Gilt-Metal Fob or Desk Seals and Two Gilt Metal Watch-Keys
The First Stamped '9ct', 19th Century

the first with pivoting fob, each side with un-carved matrix, one side with bloodstone, the other carnelian, the other fob-seals with various carved matrices, the watch-keys with various un-carved matrices

the first seal 37mm, the other seals 38mm high and smaller, the watch-keys 43mm long and smaller

Sold for £140
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

the example with pivoting fob: the handle stamped '9ct', the border of the seal unmarked and probably gold plated. There is some surface scratching and wear overall. The fob is a bit tight in the handle so doesn't not pivot easily.

the other fob-seals: with overall surface scratching and wear, two carved with crests, one carved with a flower and 'Forget me Not'. The matrix on that example is cracked.

the watch-keys: with surface scratching overall

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 23rd Apr, 2022

Tennants’ Jewellery, Watches & Silver Sales bring together a wide a range of affordable period and modern jewellery, vintage and collectable watches, and silver from the 18th to 21st century.

 

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